Production Technician

JR United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in high-precision manufacturing is seeking a detail-focused Production Technician to join their supportive team. This role involves operating specialized testing chambers, ensuring safety and accuracy while managing technical challenges and working closely with other departments. The company values personal development and offers long-term career opportunities, making it an ideal environment for motivated individuals looking to grow.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes would be desirable but not essential.
• Comfortable working under time pressure and managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assembling and disassembling test chambers, identifying components.
• Setting up and operating firing mechanisms safely and accurately.
• Collecting and analysing test data and updating internal systems (SAP).
• Pressure testing chambers and using ovens, freezers, and conditioning chambers.

Skills

Mechanical Assembly Skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Familiar with health & safety procedures

Ability to manage time and priorities

Job description

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We’re looking for a hands-on, detail-focused Production Technician to join a close-knit and supportive team in Oxford. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the heart of high-precision manufacturing, where safety, accuracy and continuous improvement are key.

You’ll be involved in the operation and maintenance of specialised chambers used for testing high-performance devices, working closely with engineering, quality and production teams. If you’re someone who enjoys technical challenges, working to defined procedures and being part of a mission-driven business, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assembling and disassembling test chambers, identifying components to technical drawings
• Setting up and operating firing mechanisms safely and accurately
• Loading, arming, and firing high-performance components
• Collecting and analysing test data and updating internal systems (SAP)
• Pressure testing chambers and using ovens, freezers, and conditioning chambers safely
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with technical notes, QA instructions, and engineering specifications

What we’re looking for:

• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings
• Mechanical Assembly Skills
• Knowledge of oscilloscopes would be desirable but not essential
• Comfortable working under time pressure and managing priorities to hit deadlines
• Familiar with health & safety procedures in a workshop or production environment

You’ll be part of a company that invests in your development and believes in building long-term careers. We’re future-focused — and that means equipping our people with the tools, skills and knowledge they need to thrive. If you're someone who’s curious, reliable, and always looking to improve, this could be the right next step for you.